Athens Greece, August 2004
Panasonic has had a unique opportunity during the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. Because of its relationship with world-renowned swimmer Mark Spitz, one of the most accomplished Olympic athletes in history, Panasonic has been able to give its web site visitors an inside view on what it is like to be at the Games. Mark, winner of seven gold medals at the 1972 Munich Olympics (in addition to his two gold medals from the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City), reported direct from Athens on some of the most exciting swim competitions in recent memory. Each day while the swimming events were taking place, using Panasonic's PV-GS200 3CCD camcorder along with Panasonic's SD Memory Card technology, Mark conveyed his impressions of the Games, the athletes and the city of Athens.

Click on the dated timeline below to see Mark's video clips and read his personal blog with his thoughts on American swimmers Michael Phelps and Amanda Beard, as well as other athletes at these summer Games.